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NBA fines T-Wolves center Gobert $100,000 for payoff gesture

Kenton Alexander by Kenton Alexander
March 10, 2024
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French center Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves was fined $100,000 by the NBA for criticizing officials and making a payoff gesture to a referee. ©AFP

New York (AFP) – Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Sunday for criticizing officiating and making an inappropriate gesture at a game referee.

The punishment came for conduct by the 7-foot-1 (2.16m) Frenchman in the final seconds of regulation time in Minnesota’s 113-104 overtime loss at Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

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Joe Dumars, NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations, said the fine against 31-year-old Gobert “takes into account Gobert’s past instances of conduct detrimental to the NBA with regard to publicly criticizing the officiating.”

Gobert was whistled for a technical foul when he rubbed his fingers together several times, a money-sorting gesture hinting the official might be getting special payoffs for calls such as the one against him.

After being called for a sixth foul and disqualified from the game, Gobert made the gesture toward the official and was whistled for the technical, which allowed Cleveland to pull level and force overtime.

Gobert later said his loss of composure cost the T-Wolves the game but added that increased sports betting was hurting the game.

“I’ll take the fine but I think it’s hurting our game,” Gobert said.

“I know the betting and all that is becoming bigger and bigger but it shouldn’t feel that way.”

© 2024 AFP

Tags: Minnesota TimberwolvesNBAofficiatingRudy Goberttechnical foul
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Kenton, a seasoned 60-year-old sport journalist with a lifelong passion for baseball. Hailing from the heartland of America, Kanton's love affair with the game began in his childhood, where he spent countless hours honing his skills on the diamond. As he grew older, David's fascination with sports only deepened, leading him to become an official for baseball matches, where he gained a unique perspective on the intricacies of the sport. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience, Kenton transitioned seamlessly into sports journalism, where he has become known for his insightful analysis and captivating storytelling. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, Kenton's journey from a baseball-loving kid to a respected journalist is a testament to his enduring passion for the game.

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